Bisa Butler Inspired Fabric Collage
This year’s national Black History Month theme is: 2021- The Black Family: Representation, Identity, and Diversity. These resources dig into the work of Bisa Butler and other Black quilters, storytellers and fiber artists.
Black Joy
These books celebrate Black kids–from babies to middle schoolers–being kids.
Black Joy, Positive Racial Identity and Storytelling
This list shares stories, tales, and a title with games and songs as well! With a focus on Black authors and artists, these titles give a chance to begin or to carry on storytelling traditions.
Slime and Other Cool Science Activities
Doing fun science activities at home creates the foundation for your scientific education but the most important thing about slime and other science activities is that they are fun! Check out these books to get started.
Penguin Picture Books
Some penguins live in cold places, while others prefer warm beaches. Luckily for us, many of them can be found in books!
Talking With Children About Elections, Violence and Current Events
Coping with the flood of information available these days can be challenging, even when utterly unexpected events aren’t overtaking us. Talking calmly and comfortingly with children about current events may feel like it’s almost impossible. But whether difficult conversations are smooth or tricky for your family, sharing a book can be a good starting point.
Get Your Hands on Books for Braille Literacy Month
World Braille Day, honors braille’s inventor, Louis Braille and the whole month of January brings awareness to this tactile writing code. To learn a little more about reading braille, check out these hands-on and/or braille board books or biographies of Louis Braille.
First Chapter Book Series for the New Year
These series openers invite new chapter book readers into a diverse array of situations and perspectives, with plenty of heart and humor to keep them reading the next adventures.
New Year Celebrations Around the World
Kids and their families can learn more about how a variety of cultures celebrate the New Year by taking a look at these titles.
Middle Grade Mysteries
Mysteries may be big or small, but they’re always fun to read about. Check out these suggestions for middle grade readers.